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Old 04-05-2011, 01:23 AM   #1
wannabelow68
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bagging my c10...need some feedback

hey guys im gonna start getting into my first build. i have a 68 lwb with a cpp drop but im looking to bag it soon. i have a few buddies who have done a bunch of builds but im not sure about a few things. i want to get rid of my trailing arms. i wanna do a four link but not sure how to go about it(building my own). also what control arms do u recommend? if u have some pics of ur rears post em i need some ideas. thanks
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:05 AM   #2
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Re: bagging my c10...need some feedback

how low are you trying to get? Why did you choose the 4link over the trailing arm setup?
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Old 04-05-2011, 04:17 PM   #3
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Re: bagging my c10...need some feedback

as low as possible. i know im gonna have to section my crossmember but i want to lay frame. and i know with the trailing arms you cant
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Old 04-05-2011, 07:07 PM   #4
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Re: bagging my c10...need some feedback

Check this out.
http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/sit...rting-at-2200/
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Old 04-05-2011, 07:08 PM   #5
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Re: bagging my c10...need some feedback

Or this
http://*******************/4-link-kit...er-lift-system
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Old 04-06-2011, 09:55 PM   #6
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Re: bagging my c10...need some feedback

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as low as possible. i know im gonna have to section my crossmember but i want to lay frame. and i know with the trailing arms you cant
Im laying frame with factory trailing arms.......but im cheating. i did a 6" zee in the frame......then i cheated again..... im not using a c10 body
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